Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Abnormal vibration.
Blade(s) does not rotate.
Uneven cutting height.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
1.
Cutting blade(s) is bent or
unbalanced.
2.
Blade mounting bolt is loose.
3.
Engine mounting bolts are
loose.
4.
Loose engine pulley, idler
pulley, or blade pulley.
5.
Engine pulley is damaged.
1.
Blade drive belt is worn, loose
or broken.
2.
Blade drive belt is off pulley.
3.
PTO belt is worn, loose or
broken.
1.
Tire pressure is incorrect.
2.
Mower is not level.
3.
Underside of mower is dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Install new cutting blade(s).
2.
Tighten blade mounting bolt.
3.
Tighten engine mounting
bolts.
4.
Tighten the appropriate
pulley.
5.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
1.
Install new blade drive belt.
2.
Install blade drive belt and
check idler pulley and belt
guides for correct position.
3.
Install new PTO belt.
1.
Set tire pressure.
2.
Level mower from
side-to-side and front-to-rear.
3.
Clean the underside of the
mower.
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